AWASH ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS ASSORTED COOKED VEGETABLES, MEATS, PREPARED CHEESE THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE LABELS OR EXPIRATION DATES. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. REVIEWED WITH MANAGER PREPARED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----MUUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DIRTY WALL NOTED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN AND AT THE LARGE GARBAGE CAN ON WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS COVING FOR WINDOWS AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, REAR KITCHEN HALLWAY FOOD STORAGE AND SAGGING CIELING TILE ABOVE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOODEN PANELS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE REAR KITCHEN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVER PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVER PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.